Weeklong Titans: Titania School Activities Review
Readable school log recaps a busy week across grades from Kindergarten to Eighth. Students studied Abraham Lincoln and American history, celebrated Valentine’s Day with parties and royal roles, created mailboxes and envelopes, and prepared geography and reading projects. Notable events include birthdays, new reading tables, and a Civil War history unit. Reporter Cora Belle Stecker notes back-page continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Valentine
Harlan Krominga
Jane Buffington
Jerry Miller
Vicki Lou ‘Harms
Mrs. Nelson
Judy R
Nelson
Janet Cunningham
Myrna Rike
David Gray
Roy Hutchins
Paul Miller
Lincoln
Washington
Edison
Longfellow
Terry Nelson
Wayne Senne
Vivian Pommer
Roger Gerais
China
Lowell Billborough
Cora Belle Stecker
Val
Woden couple marked 50th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs R J Smith celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with open house at their Woden home on February 17. The couple, married in Garner, farmed near Mason City and Woden before moving to Woden in 1943. They have three children and six grandchildren. Arthur Smith of Powell Wyoming and Mrs John Boekts of Woden joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
R. J. Smith
John
Anna) Boekts
Ralph M. Smith
Arthur Smith
Powell, Wyo
Powell
Wyo
Ralph J. Smith
Mason City Globe-Gazetic
Comparative Enrollments And Tax Rates For Titonka Schools
Titonka Consolidated School ranks as the second largest in Kossuth County by September 1953 enrollments, behind Algona. The report lists enrollments per teacher and 1954 tax rates, with detailed figures for multiple area districts including Swea City, Buffalo Center, Thompson, and others, plus notes on non consolidated status. Progress on building plans is noted with Thoreson, Thoreson and Madsen of Forest City appointed as architects. preliminary cost estimates expected in 2–3 weeks to inform bond-election petitions with 60 percent approval required, and 80 percent of public comments favor added space and an elementary school, possibly including a swimming pool and a kindergarten expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Consolidated Schools
Titonka Consolidated School
Kossuth County
Algona
Titonea
Swea
Buffalo Center
Thompson
Corwit
LuVerne
Armstrong
Laurens
Pocahontas
Ruthven
Mallard
Ventura
Britt
Lakota
Ledyard
Lake Mills
Board of Education
Thoreson
Thoreson and Madsen
Forest City
Hhe
P T A Meeting Postponed to February 23 at School
The February P T A session moves to February 23 at 8 PM in the school cafeteria with Rev Raskamp speaking on Sense and Nonsense on Discipline. A community sing led by Mr Malthaus and Junior High music offerings are planned along with a brief committee notation and updates from the Citizens Steering Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raskamp
Malthaus
Tuneheon
Hancock Ministerial Meeting Highlights Scouting and 4-H Talk
Reverend S F Wenger attended the Hancock County Ministerial Association meeting at Crystal Lake Methodist Church. Darwyn Van Gork of Belmond spoke on Scouting and Robert Wilson of Garner discussed 4 H activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
S. F. Wenger
Hancock County
Mini ‘Starial Association
Crystal Lake Methodist Church
Darwyn van Gork
Belmond
Winnebago
Robert Wilson
Garner
Wesley Township Homemakers Meet February 9
The Wesley township Homemakers gathered Tuesday afternoon February 9 with hostesses Mrs Jens Anderson Mrs John Huff and Mrs John Weiland. Twenty five members answered Roll call Memory Gem. Lessons covered Buying Wood and Upholstered Furniture led by Mrs Ray Carlson and Mrs Lawrence Hansen. The March 9 meeting will be at Mrs Geo Seaberg with Mrs Bob Bolenous and Mrs Guy Carlson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Wesley Township
Jens Anderson
John Huff
John Weiland
Ray Carlson
Lawrence Hansen
Geo. Seaberg
Bob Bolenous
Guy Carlson
Edna Wubben
Myrwin Dimond
Titonka Girls Fall to Goldfield in District Meet
Titonka high school girls basketball team lost 53 to 43 at Pocahontas against Goldfield in the state series district tournament. Thelma Ullmann scored 20, Geraldine Ullmann 12, Betty Miller 11 as Ti tonka led early and stayed close through three quarters before Goldfield pulled away late. A large Ti tonka fan contingent traveled to support the team and thanks were given for season-long encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titenka High School
Pocahontas
Goldifield
Goldfield
Titanka
Tyke
Thelma Ullmann
Betty Miller
Geraldine Ullmann
Rita Miller
Titonka
B. Miller
T. Ullmann
G. Ullmann
Gray
R. Miller
Callies
Schutter
Lester
DeWitt
Beisell
Tilonka
Fresh Homemade Doughnuts at 50 Cents a Dozen
The Intermediate MYF of the Methodist Church will sell doughnuts Saturday February 20 at the church. Florence and Mrs Julia Reynolds assist the youngsters in baking. Deliveries will be made in town. People from the country may pick them up at the church or Swan store. orders at Swans or with MYF members before Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Florence
Julia Reynolds
Grass Fire Burns Fire Break At Krantz Home
A Saturday grass fire on the Johnnie Ise brand property crossed the blacktop road and spread north on the Krantz farm. Fire officials say the Krantz buildings at the north end of Main street are now well protected after clearing around the Ray Krantz home and the Cliff Krantz place, with burn areas described as well burned off.
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Black Top
Krantz
Clift Krantz
Ray Krentz
Cliff Krantz
American Legion Auxiliary Monthly Meetings and Notes
Regular monthly work meeting Friday afternoon February 24 at Legion Hall hosted by Esther Petersen and Irene Higgins. Reminder to come early and stay late for work. Regular monthly business meeting Monday March 1 hosted by Mary Onsterreicher and Jean Bolenus. Junior Auxiliary met Saturday at Mildred Boythen’s with Edith Hagen assisting. Valentines were the diversion and plans made for the next meeting with sandwiches and pickles. Weather permitting outdoor activity plans to be carried out. Stella Petersen hospitalized at Lutheran Hospital Ft Dodge after surgery. reported on path to recovery. Mary Oestereicher returned to school after two weeks away following an automobile accident. Unit President Leona Schutter asks initiated members to report by February 27. Dates to remember: work meeting February 26, business meeting March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Esther Petersen
Irene Higgins
Church of Your Choice
Valley Farmerettes Meet at Verlene Mayland Home
The Valley Farmerettes held a February meeting at Verlene Mayland’s home with twelve members present. Dawn Beenken chaired, roll call listed a fruit for breakfast, minutes and treasurer’s report approved, demonstrations on table setting and cloths with plates were given, and notes were written to Judy who is ill. Next meeting set for March 6 at Sharon Rippentrop’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Farmerettes
Verlene Mayland
Dawn Beenken
Dawn
Donna Becuken
Judy
Sharon Rippentrop
Patricia Fields Eldon Schutter Wed at Mason City
Miss Patricia Fields daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas C Fields Mason City became the bride of Eldon Schutter son of Mr and Mrs George Schutter Woden at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday February 7 The bride wore a white satin gown with illusion net yoke and beaded bodice The maid of honor wore yellow nylon net over yellow satin Ushers were Richard Berner William Fields and Richard O Green A reception followed in the church parlors The couple are to reside in Mason City and both families attended the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Fields
Douglas C. Fields
Mason City
Eldon Schutter
George Schutter
Woden
Immanuel Lutheran Church
S. EB. Peterson
Cecelia Glazer
Richard and
Walter O'Green
Wanda Percy
Robert Schutter
Richard, Berner
William Fields
Glazer
Richard Berner
Muriel Schutter
Roy Myers
Beverly Myers
Sharon O’green
Hannah Circle
Marilyn Clark
Betty Stockberger
Sandra Isaacson
Richard O'Green
Emil O’green
Harold O'Green
Swea City
Gustav Isenberg
Fairmont
Minn
Mae Larson
Richard Larson
Armstrong
Donald Schutter
Britt
Manson
Jerry Schutter
Clyde Yates
Titonka
Sophus Nelson
Titenku
Clarence Schutter
Roy Walrod
Wesley
Mari
Schutter
Fort Dodge
William Schutter
al- Bona
Mason City High School
Percy Construction Company
Titonka High School
Buffalo Township Farm Bureau Meeting at Titonka School
Buffalo Township Farm Bureau will meet Thursday evening Feb 25 in the Titonka school house lunch room. A round table discussion on What is Needed in a Farm Program will be moderated by Russell Dockstuder with Pete Calles wm Boyken Donald Budlong Dayle Higgins Burton Nansen and Loren Willemssen as participants. Buffalo Township Homemakers will present music and entertainment. Lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Township Farm Bureau
Titonka
Russell Dockstuder
Pete Callles
Wm Boyken
Donald Budlong
Dayle Higgins
Burton Nansen
Loren Willemssen
Buffalo Township
Thorka School Building Expansion Debate and Plans
Community members push for a long term building solution to avoid repeated expansions. Proposals urge a study committee, architecture guided one story design, a combined kindergarten to grade 5 area, a single large junior high study hall with library, and keeping high school space crowded but functional to improve discipline and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee
Howe
Portland Princesses February Meeting Recap
The February meeting of the Portland Princesses 4-H club at Barbara Ringsdorf home featured an eight member roll call answering An Ideal Breakfast with four visitors. A skating party was planned for February 24 at Titanica. Mary Lou Presthus gave a nutrition talk on Variety in serving eggs. Sheryl Smith and Margaret Moore demonstrated Slow to Make Muffins. Sharon Carroll and Noreta Trunkhill demonstrated How to Make Cocoa. A discussion covered Quality Beggs and Wow to Care for Them in the Home to Keep the Quality. Lunch was served by Mrs Ringsdorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Princesses 4-H Club
Barbara Ringsdorf
Titanica
Mary Lou Presthus
Sheryl Smith
Margaret Moore
Sharon Carroll
Noreta Trunkhill
Ringsdorf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Titonea School
Algona Bulldogs
Titania Indians
Indians
Gresham Roskamp
Kent Hoover
Agona Meyer
Christianson
Kenneth Loats
Frank Folkerts
Robert Hofmann
Kent Hoover Woeene
Dennis Krominga
Craig Sathoff
Oraeese
Hutchinasos
Meyer
Devine Ween
Cook
Dermand
C. R. Krantz
American Legion Auxiliary
Eldon Schutjer
Farm Bureau
School House
Thorka
Titanka School
Portland Princesses
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